Abstract: In one preferred embodiment according to the present invention, an external fixation device for the foot and ankle of the human anatomical skeleton includes a yoke, three adjusters, and a base (or foot plate). The foot plate selectively couples to the yoke without the need of any tools, thereby enabling the patient to self attach and remove the foot plate from an existing circular fixation structure.

Abstract: In one preferred embodiment according to the present invention, an external fixation device for the foot and ankle of the human anatomical skeleton includes a yoke, three adjusters, and a base (or foot plate). The foot plate selectively couples to the yoke without the need of any tools, thereby enabling the patient to self attach and remove the foot plate from an existing circular fixation structure.

Abstract: A remote-detection system is provided for monitoring changes in permittivity associated with physiological activity of a subject that is free to move. The system includes a source containing an oscillator configured to illuminate tissue of the subject with an electromagnetic signal beam. The system further includes a receiver configured to receive reflections of the electromagnetic signal beam from the subject. The reflections include amplitude variations indicative of motion of the illuminated tissue and amplitude variations indicative of time dependent variations in the permittivity of the illuminated tissue associated with electrical activity of the subject's heart.

Abstract: A system to remotely identify a person by utilizing a microwave cardiogram, where some embodiments segment a signal representing cardiac beats into segments, extract features from the segments, and perform pattern identification of the segments and features with a pre-existing data set. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: System, including methods and apparatus, for provisionally bracing an external fixator while the external fixator is reconfigured.

Abstract: A temperature control system that automatically operates the cooling/heating ventilation system of a motor vehicle occupied by persons or animals when temperatures sensed therein go beyond predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An arrangement of a multiplicity of LEDs, drive circuitry, and supporting structure to form a replacement for standard fluorescent tubes without the need to rewire or remove the magnetic or electronic ballasts in use in standard fluorescent fixtures.

Abstract: The improved design of the teeter totter apparatus will allow individuals of varying weight to manually make adjustments to the beam by offsetting it upon its tripod support structure in order to balance themselves. By applying vertical force, the users will be able to create an up and down rocking motion. At the same time, the users will be able to exert a horizontal force to move the apparatus in a horizontal rotational plane around the upstanding support structure. This will induce a vertical and horizontal motion. The combination of these parts are the backbone of the overall structure and are the key to the design of the apparatus.

Abstract: A rubberized walk surface formulation applyable by manual or machine troweling atop old or cracked concrete as well as wood, metal and/or fiberglass surfaces, including a formulation of thermoplastic pebbles in a 100% solid moisture-cured aliphatic urethane binder.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting audible sound and/or the vibration of objects. Embodiments of the present invention are able to detect sound and other vibrations through barriers. One embodiment of the invention includes an RF transmitter configured to generate an RF signal having a frequency of at least 100 MHz and an unmodulated amplitude, an RF receiver configured to receive a reflected RF signal comprising an RF carrier having the same frequency as the generated RF signal that is amplitude modulated by an information signal and a signal processor configured to extract audio frequency information from the amplitude of the reflected RF signal.